Cactus Abstraction 53v3 Abstract faces this series comes as close

this series comes as close to an ideal balance as any I’ve ever done

of my “Desert Realty” series – a way of looking

in urban environments

I'm exploring the sensual shapes both have in common by layering different images in post-production

creating new options for images that would be difficult or impossible to achieve on dry land

Cactus Abstraction 53v3 Abstract faces this series comes as closeThis picture is part of my Abstract by Nature series. I seek out and photograph very simple natural shapes in this case, one single desert cactus and combine multiple images to create organic and evocative shapes and colors. I'm always concerned about the balance between traditional photography and computer manipulation; this series comes as close to an ideal balance as any Ive ever done.